Bristol Attractions
- There's plenty of cultural attractions in Bristol to visit and enjoy...Click here to browse our huge range of cultural attractions and get information on opening times and prices
- West Country Games has become Bristol's most popular group activity day, especially suited to stag, hen, birthday and team building.
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- Bristol is a great destination for a family trip and we pride ourselves on being a family-friendly city, offering entertainment for kids of all ages.
- Go history hunting and find some culture in Bristol's world-class museums and galleries.
- Bristol has a rich history and there are squillions of historic and heritage things to do where you can explore Bristol's history and uncover a slice of the past.
- Bristol is a green city surrounded by countryside and we have a wide selection of things to do where you can experience animals, wildlife and get back to nature.
- See the circus, get up close to one of our independent stages, or see the best of the West End on tour.
- Take a moment’s quiet contemplation or simply bask in the architectural wonder of Bristol’s stunning churches and cathedral scenes.
- Bristol is a green city, surrounded by countryside and all of these attractions and things to do are outdoors, in the open air.
- Grab some popcorn and settle down to an old classic, a novel independent, or a Hollywood blockbuster.
- Bristol is great for kids and we have super indoor play centres, soft play centres and playgrounds that can keep even the most active children entertained.
- Bristol is truly a green city and has over 400 parks and green spaces. So take a deep breath and find the perfect places to walk, cycle, relax or picnic.
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- Imagine a city made for summer...Bristol is a city of festivals, boats and harbourside fun, and it becomes extra special once the sun comes out! #SummerInBristol
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- Home of infamous graffiti artist Banksy and with street art along narrow alleys, down side-streets, across city walls and bridges, Bristol lives and breathes colour of every hue.
- We love our food, as you’ve probably discovered from many a rave restaurant review and our expanding list of award-winning eateries. Find out where to book your meals to enjoy the locally-sourced, organic and inventive culinary delights.
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Wookey Hole Caves
Somerset
Wookey Hole Caves is one of the UK’s largest show caves systems deep below the Mendip Hills. It’s home of the Witch of Wookey Hole and offers a magical and historical day out for explorers of all ages.
Wake The Tiger
South Bristol
The world's first Amazement Park, Wake The Tiger, is an out-of-this-world, self-guided, walk-through labyrinth of exploration. Step through the portal into the alternate world of Meridia where you explore The Dream Factory before transcending to the…
Watershed
Harbourside
Enjoy a lively programme of independent film, digital media and events at this fantastic media centre in the heart of the Harbourside
Bristol Museum & Art Gallery
West End
Museum and art gallery with some outstanding collections of art, archaeology, Egyptology and natural history in a magnificent building
Aerospace Bristol
Filton
Ready for boarding, Aerospace Bristol tells the amazing story of Bristol’s world-class aerospace industry and gives you and your family the chance to step aboard a British icon, Concorde Alpha Foxtrot.
Clifton Suspension Bridge
Clifton
The world famous bridge and the iconic symbol of Bristol, designed by Isambard Kingdom Brunel in 1831 and completed in 1864 after his death
We The Curious
Harbourside
Find out about the latest on the roads and get travel directions from TravelWest
Bristol City Council is operating a Clean Air Zone in the city centre area. To find out more and to…Brunel's SS Great Britain
Harbourside
Step aboard the world’s first great ocean liner, dating back to 1843. Tour the ship, climb the rigging, head deep into the Dry Dock and meet Victorian passengers and explore two additional museums in the historic dockyard
Bristol Zoo Project
North Bristol
Discover a world of animal adventures – right on your doorstep! Bristol Zoo Project is the perfect family day out, with 50 acres to explore. Say ‘hello’ to bears, giraffes, zebras, gelada ‘baboons’, cheetahs, meerkats and ring-tailed lemurs, among…
M Shed
Central Bristol
The M Shed is an innovative and exciting flagship museum for Bristol, featuring gallery space and a packed events schedule.
Bristol Aquarium
Central Bristol
Spectacular aquarium in the Harbourside area that provides an amazing underwater adventure from the British coast to exotic tropical seas
Spike Island
Harbourside
A unique centre devoted to the production and exhibition of the contemporary visual arts, as well as a great café space
Yeo Valley
Blagdon
From breakfasts and lunches in the Canteen to tours of the farm, and days in the organic garden, visit the beautiful Yeo Valley in the picturesque village of Blagdon.
The Wave
North Bristol
The Wave is an inland-surfing destination where everyone can surf and bodyboard on consistent safe waves every day of the year.
Bristol Beacon
Central Bristol
Bristol Beacon is Bristol’s largest concert hall, presenting concerts and entertainment by major names in rock, pop, jazz, folk, world and classical music, stand up comedy and light entertainment, as well as local choirs, orchestras and schools.
Charles Wesley's House
Central Bristol
Visit the home of Charles Wesley, the great Methodist preacher and hymn writer, with everything exactly as it was for him and his family
Westonbirt, The National Arboretum
S Gloucestershire & the S Cotswolds
Arboretum with over 15,000 rare and beautiful trees, all set in 600 glorious, easy-to-stroll Cotswold acres
Blackbeard to Banksy the Ultimate Bristol Walking Tour
Central Bristol
Combine the fascinating history of Bristol with the city's best street art on this tour which takes in many of the sights and interesting facts.
Ashton Court Estate
Long Ashton
Historic 850-acre parkland with mansion, two pitch-and-putt golf courses, deer park, miniature railway, orienteering and nature trails
Tyntesfield
North Somerset
National Trust Victorian Gothic house, gardens, woodland, 3 play areas, 2 cafes, and shop...Phew! And all on Bristol's doorstep. Open every day.